Italian`s Lighten Up Old Favorite: Stuffed Shells

January 3, 1985|By Aileen Claire, Special to the News and Sun-Sentinel

The rising star on the food front is nuova cucina, or the Italian version of France`s nouvelle cuisine. Italian dishes are extremely popular in the United States. Many basic Italian recipes are being prepared with lighter sauces and a mixture of vegetables or even fruit added to pasta.